MAKING
ASSAM ACCESSIBLE
The Gateway to the North East, Assam has seen rapid
progress in road infrastructure development since 2014.
The length of National Highways in the State has reached 3,909
km in 2018. India’s longest bridge, the 9.15 km long Bhupen
Hazarika Setu worth Rs. 876 Cr across River Brahmaputra,
connecting the Dhola and Sadiya ghats of Assam and Arunachal
Pradesh was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi in May 2017.
Over 300 km of National Highways are being upgraded to 4
lanes, at a cost of over Rs. 10,000 Cr. With engineering marvel
projects like Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge & Gohpur-Tumligarh over
Brahmaputra being built, the State’s economy is destined to
fast track in coming years.
“When a network of good roads is
created, the economy of the country
also picks up pace. Roads are veins
and arteries of the nation, which help
to transform the pace of development
and ensure that prosperity reaches
the farthest corners of our nation.”
NARENDRA MODI
Prime Minister
“In the past four years, we have expanded the
length of Indian National Highways network to
1,26,350 km. The highway sector in the country has
seen a 20% growth between 2014 and 2018. Tourist
destinations have come closer. Border, tribal and
backward areas are being connected seamlessly.
Multimodal integration through road, rail and port
connectivity is creating socio economic growth
and new opportunities for the people.
In the coming years, we have planned projects with
investments worth over Rs 6 lakh crore, to further
expand the world’s second largest road network.”
NITIN GADKARI
Union Minister, Ministry of Road Transport &
Highways, Shipping and Water Resources,
River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation
Fast tracking National Highway
development in Assam
NH + IN PRINCIPLE NH LENGTH
UPTO YEAR 2018
3,909 km
NH LENGTH
UPTO YEAR 2014
3,634 km
Adding new
National Highways
in Assam
1,945 km
798 km
Yr 2014 - 2018
Yr 2010 - 2014
New NH New NH & In principle NH length
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Road Projects
awarded in Assam
Yr 2010 - 2014 Yr 2014 - 2018
681 km 1,139.77 km
Total Cost Total Cost
Rs. 7,128.04 Cr Rs. 11,930 Cr
Growth of 67% in the awarded length
of road projects over last 4 years with
investments worth Rs. 11,930 Cr
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Accelerated NH Development
under Central Road Fund (CRF)
in Assam
Yr 2010 - 2014 Yr 2014 - 2018
12 53
Projects
Projects
Total Cost Total Cost
Rs. 90.73 Cr Rs. 950.34 Cr
Significant increase of 947% in cost
of CRF works sanctioned for the
upgradation & improvement of roads /
bridges in the State
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Landmark Projects
in Assam
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Landmark Projects
in Assam
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Dhola Sadiya Setu
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Bhupen Hazarika Setu
India’s longest bridge
The Bhupen Hazarika Setu, bridging Dhola and
Sadiya Ghats on the river Lohit, a tributary of the
Brahmaputra, is the longest bridge in India. The
9.15 km bridge connects the states of Assam and
Arunachal Pradesh. The project, worth Rs. 876 Cr,
has been completed and dedicated to the nation
by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 26th May
2017. Earlier, Kaliabomra Bridge in central Assam
was the only bridge for transportation across the
mighty river Brahmaputra. All transport across the
river between the Assam and Arunachal Pradesh
was via water only. The Dhola Sadiya Bridge
project will enhance the entire transport system
of North Assam. This project is also important for
the Indian Military personnel stationed at the Indo-
China border in Arunachal Pradesh.
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At a Glance
9.15 km length of bridge Upgrading to 2 lane
with paved shoulder
12.9 m width
on Sadiya side
Rs. 876 Cr total cost of 12.065 km.
Realignment of the 2 other Bridges of
existing road on 60 m length on
Dhola side of 7.297 km river Dhola and
35 m length on
Bhandarkhal
Benefits
• Reduction in travel time of 165 km from
5.5 hours to 30 mins
• Decongesting traffic on the existing
transport network
• Socio economic development
• Better supply chain management
• Enhanced production activities
• Fast tracked Investments
• Improved access to health and
educational facilities
• Boost to the tourism industry
• Increased border trade between Arunachal
and other ASEAN Countries
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New Saraighat Bridge
The New Saraighat Bridge, inaugurated by
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in January 2017,
is the first rail-cum-road bridge over the mighty
Brahmaputra located near Guwahati in Assam.
The 1.4 km long river bridge connects both
banks of the Brahmaputra at Saraighat and
has been built at a cost of Rs. 475 Cr.
Inncluded in the project are a 47 km National
Highway connecting Guwahati to Mangaldoi via
Kuruwa, a new bridge across the Brahmaputra
and a 27 km National Highway being built at
Lowarpara in Karimganj district.
The Saraighat bridge has not only connected
the Northeast with the rest of the country, but
has also strengthened the bond among the
North Eastern states.
At a Glance
1.4 km length 47 km NH connecting
Guwahati-Mangaldoi
Rs. 475 Cr
total cost 27 km NH at Lowarpara
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Ongoing Projects of NHAI in Assam
SI. Lok Sabha Project Name NH No Project Total Date of Likely date of
No. Constituency (New) Cost Length Start completion
(Rs. Cr) in km
1 Kokrajhar Balance work 27 123 2.4 Oct-17 -
of AS-12 Package
in Assam (Bijni-AS
/ WB Border)
2 Barpeta , Nalbari to 31 195 25 Nov-05 Aug-18
Mangaldai & Bijni (AS-6)
Kokrajhar
3 Barpeta Nalbari to 31 230 27.3 Oct-05 Dec-18
Bijni (AS-7)
4 Guwahati Brahmputra 31 360.84 5 Oct-06 Jun-18
Bridge (AS-28)
5 Guwahati Dharamtul to 37 149 22 Nov-05 May-18
Sonapur (AS-20)
6 Guwahati Sonapur to 37 167 19.1 Sep-05 May-18
Guwahati (AS-3)
7 Autonomous Maibong-Lumding 27 280.13 15.45 Jan-11 Mar-18
District section (AS-24)
8 Nagaon Maibang to 54 199 21 Oct-06 Oct-18
Lumding (AS-27)
9 Autonomous Maibang to 54 255 23 Jul-11 Sep-18
District Lumding (AS-26)
10 Autonomous Maibang to 54 373 28 Jan-11 Mar-19
District Lumding (AS-25)
11 Autonomous Harangajo to 54 497 24 Nov-11 Feb-19
District Maibang (AS-22)
12 Autonomous Harangajo to 54 480 16 Aug-06 May-18
District Maibang (AS-23)
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Ongoing Projects of NHIDCL in Assam
SI. Lok Sabha Project Name NH No Project Total Date of Likely date of
No. Constituency (New) Cost Length Start completion
(Rs. Cr) in km
1 Tezpur Four laning NH52 168.4 10.08 Nov-15 Dec-19
from Gohpur to &
Holongi section NH52A
2 Dibrugarh Construction of 37 96.8 15.45 Feb-15 Jan-18
Dibrugarh By Pass /
realignment from
Bogibeel Junction
3 Silchar Two laning with 53 77 4.8 Jan-15 Dec-17
paved shoulders of
Silchar Badarpur
section
4 Kaliabor Four Laning of NH37 454.89 39.72 May-15 May-18
Numaligarh to Jorhat
section except
Dergaon bypass
5 Dibrugarh Four Laning of 37 294 27 Aug-16 Dec-19
Demow to End
of Moran Bypass
6 Kaliabor Four laning of Kaliabor 37A 589 17.3 Nov-14 Nov-18
Tinali road junction to
Dolabari road junction
including construction
of new Brahmputra
bridge
7 Tezpur Four lane highway 37A & 1049.5 18.81 Jan-17 Feb-20
connecting NH 37A 52
and NH 52 between
Dolabari and Jamuguri
8 Tezpur Four Laning of 15 520 26 Dec-16 Jun-19
Jamugurihat to
end of Biswanath
Chariali by-pass
9 Tezpur Four laning from 52 1099 57.5 Jan-16 Jan-19
Biswanath Chariali
to Gohpur
10 Silchar Four laning of 54E 818.4 25 Dec-17 Jun-20
Balachera-
Harangajao section
11 Nowgong Four laning from 37 225 18 May-16 Nov-18
end of Nagaon
bypass to Rangagara
12 Kaliabor Four laning from 37 290 18 Oct-17 Apr-20
end of Rangagara
to Kaliabor Tinali
13 Jorhat Four laning of 37 407 37.8 Jan-18 Dec-20
Jorhat to Jhanji
14 Jorhat Four laning of 37 1369 44.08 Jan-18 Jan-21
Jhanji Junction
to Demow section
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Ongoing Projects of MoRTH in Assam
SI. Lok Sabha Project Name NH Project Total Date of Likely
No. Constituency No Cost Length Start date of
(New) (Rs. Cr) in km completion
Widening and Strengthening from
1 Lakhimpur 15 59.04 16 May-17 Oct-18
Dubia Jarani-Kakila Jaran Section
Construction of civil works for
installation of weigh-in-motion
2 Barpeta cum automatic traffic counter cum 17 6.32 0.84 Mar-16 Dec-18
classifier in Tulungia-Rakhaldubi
Section
Two laning with paved shoulders of
3 Silchar Silchar - Jiribam & Gonta Gram- 37 52 14 May-14 Jul-18
Jirighat Section.
4 Silchar Construction of Silchar bypass 37 197 20 Feb-11 Dec-18
Improvement, Raising and Widening
to two lane with paved shoulder and
5 Silchar new construction of diversion road of 37 28 5.3 Apr-17 Jul-18
Silchar-Jiribam Road (Madhurapool
Point-Kashipur Section)
Widening from intermediate lane to
two lane with paved shoulder and
6 Silchar strengthening of Kanakpur-Saidpur 306 22.3 6 Aug-16 Aug-18
section including construction of
drains
Widening & strengthening of Silchar-
7 Silchar 37 29 2.6 Oct-17 Dec-18
Jiribam Section
Strengthening and Widening from
8 Silchar Malidhar-silchar-karimganj border 6 100.49 17.6 Nov-16 Dec-18
section
Construction of Major Bridge over
9 Silchar 53 43.23 0 Mar-12 Dec-18
River Barak
Strengthening with paved shoulders
10 Mangaldai, 15 92.34 16.87 Sep-17 Mar-19
of Narikoli Mandir-Patabari section
Srengthening with Two lane paved
11 Mangaldai shoulders of Aulachowka-Kharupetia 15 49.5 17 May-16 Dec-18
Section
Mangaldai, Srengthening with paved shoulders
12 15 83 27 Oct-16 Dec-18
Tezpur of Rowta Pathar-Noorpur Jut Section
Construction of Northern Bank
Approach from Kanduli Jol to
13 Lakhimpur 52B 89.21 8 Jul-10 Dec-18
Bogibeel including Rail cum Road
Bridge near Dhemaji
Rehabilitation of major permanent
14 Dhubri bridge over river Gangadhar under 17 4 0.48 Nov-15 Dec-18
Abhayapuri Construction Division
Strengthening with paved shoulder
in some of the stretches, including
15 Dhubri 17 89.7 33.62 Feb-18 Aug-19
paved shoulder of Gauripur-
Sreegram Pt.VI Section.
Construction of Southern Bank
Approaches of Barbaruah-Bogibeel
16 Dibrugarh 15 100.3 8.4 Aug-11 Dec-18
including Rail Cum Road Bridge near
Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh, Two laning from Kanubari to start of
17 215 268 63.4 May-11 Jun-19
Jorhat Bogibeel Bridge Section
Construction of two lane Highway
18 Dibrugarh with paved shoulders of Dibrugarh - 15 133 34.85 Dec-10 Dec-18
Panitola Section.
Karbi Two Laning of Lumding-Diphu-Manja
Anglong, Road, Haflong-Jatinga Road, Baska-
715
19 Nagaon, Barama Road, Morigaon-Jagiroad 470 146 Jul-11 Dec-18
(A)
Kokrajhar, Road, Kokrajhar-Karigaon Road and
Mangaldai Udalguri-Routa Road
Strengthening of existing 10m road
20 Guwahati pavement of Singra-Bamunigaon 17 24 16 Jun-16 Nov-18
Camp Section.
21 Karimganj Dhaleshwari Bypass 154 64.42 3.5 Oct-11 Dec-18
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Ongoing Projects of MoRTH in Assam
SI. Lok Sabha Project Name NH Project Total Date of Likely
No. Constituency No Cost Length Start date of
(New) (Rs. Cr) in km completion
22 Karimganj Katlicherra bypass 154 59.33 5 Oct-11 Dec-18
Construction of four lane Guwahati
23 Guwahati 17 58 6.3 Apr-10 Sep-18
University bypass
Construction of RCC Bridge across
OILs Petoleum pipelines ROW of
24 Guwahati 37 6.22 0.03 Aug-15 Sep-18
Guwahati University Road-Kawaimari
Gaon Section
Construction of longitudinal drains
25 Guwahati 17 32 9.42 Oct-16 Nov-18
in Jalukbari-VIP Chowk Section.
Two laning with paved shoulder of
26 Karimganj 8 118 31 Feb-11 Dec-18
Ratacherra - Churaibari section
Strengthening and widening of
27 Karimganj 8 & 37 191.67 35 Apr-17 Apr-19
Srigouri-Solgoi section
Construction of two lane Patherkandi
28 Karimganj 44 74 9.22 May-16 Mar-19
Bypass
Strengthening with paved shoulder
including providing retaining walls
29 Lakhimpur breast walls, culverts and drains in 15 55.24 11 Jan-16 Sep-18
selected stretches of Pathalipahar to
harmoti to Banderdewa Section.
Construction of Proposed North
30 Lakhimpur 15 127.24 13 Sep-12 Dec-18
Lakhimpur By-pass
Strengthening with paved shoulders
31 Lakhimpur of Doolahat Tiniali-KB Road , North 15 49.45 15 May-17 Dec-18
Lakhimpur
Strengthening the existing
715/
32 Kaliabor cariageway of Kanchanjuri-Golaghat 16.39 12 Apr-16 Dec-18
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Section.
Strengthening with paved shoulders
33 Tezpur 15 89.39 25 May-17 Jan-19
of Dekachuburi-Jamugurihat Section.
Construction of two lane with paved
34 Dibrugarh 15 79 20.35 Jul-11 Nov-18
shoulders of Tinsukia bypass
35 Dibrugarh Makum Bypass 15 32 4.86 Jun-10 Dec-18
Development of Makum to Rupai
36 Dibrugarh 15 95 23.48 Aug-10 Dec-18
Section
Development of Rupai to Talap
37 Lakhimpur 215 31 8.35 Feb-11 Nov-18
Section
Construction of 12.90m wide bridge
across Dhola and Sadia ghat along
38 Lakhimpur with connecting road from near 37 876 25.8 Jun-11 Dec-18
about Dhola to Islampur Tinali
Section.
Strengthening of existing road and
construction of paved shoulder of
39 Dibrugarh 315 9 5 Mar-17 Dec-18
Forest Colony-Tingrai Bongali Gaon
Section.
Strengthening of existing road ,
construction of paved shoulder &
40 Dibrugarh 15 28.2 15 Mar-17 Oct-18
masonry drain in AT Rd, Hatigadhoi-
Assomiya Gaon Section.
Strengthening of existing road &
construction of masonry drain of 15 &
41 Lakhimpur 34 18.36 Mar-17 Oct-18
13 no line road-AT Road section, 115
Saikhoa Ghat
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In-Principle declared NH in Assam
Sl. No. Stretch Tentative Length (km)
As on 30/11/2017
1 (Ramani Ali) Sinulagari- Bihubar (Assam) Upto Mon (Nagaland). 13.00
(Length in Assam = 13 km and in Nagaland =71 km)
2 Junction of NH-15 - Goreswar- Khairabari- Bhergaon -Tangla - 70.00
Junction with NH-715 A near Harishinga.
3 Junction with NH-15 near Lahoal (Dibrugarh District) - Duliajan 35.00
junction with NH-315 A
4 Moran on NH-2 - junction with NH-215 18.00
5 Junction with NH-215 - upto junction with NH315 A near 35.00
Naharkatia
6 Lanka (on NH-27)- Kheroni (on NH-627) 17.00
7 Junction of NH 627 near Baithalangso-Bichitur- Ulukunchi- 100.00
Umpanai-Bhoirymbong on Shillong Bypass (Assam= 100 km;
Meghalaya= 18 Km)
8 Narengi-Kuruwa-Dumunichawki (including from Changsari to 47.00
Kuruwa)
9 Badarpurghat-Dullachua-Mantic Road via Anglabazar 150.00
10 Lowairpowa-Kunmum 27.00
11 Silchar-Hailakandi-Maanachera-Kanaibazar-Ramkrishna 85.00
Nagar-Hasimganj
12 Silchar-Kalain Road 30.00
13 Laluk Bihupuria-Narayanpur 25.00
14 Kamalabari-Garmur-Jengrai-Haldibari-Tekeliphuta 50.00
15 Dudhnoi-Matia-Mornoi-Goalpara-Pancharatna 103.00
16 Lahowal-Bordubi-Tinsukia 48.00
17 Haldyanganj-Mankachar road 22.00
18 Agia-Medhipara-Lakhipur 32.00
19 Mangaldai-Bhutianhang-Changrang 62.00
20 Gogamukh-Ghiamara-Butikur-Telijan 57.00
21 Indo-Bhutan border-Musalpur-Tihu Chowk-Tihu-Makhibaha- 110.00
Sarthebari-Kalitakuchi
22 Pathshala-Dubi-Helona-Bongaon-Rampur-Sarthebari 45.00
23 Tihu-Sarthebari-Nagaon 50.00
24 Sonari-Mahmora-Moran 31.00
25 Baihata-Goreswar-Udaguri 50.00
26 Moran-Naharkatia Road 56.00
27 Lahowal- Naharkatia Road 47.85
28 Duliajan Digboi road 34.15
29 Digboi Pengeri Bordumsa road 34.24
31 Margherita Pengeri Phiobari Doondoma road 56.76
32 (Dhodar Ali Road) Junction with NH-129 near Golaghat- 110.00
Mariani- Amguri- Simaluguri
33 Junction of NH-215 near Sapekhati- Namrup- Upto junction of 32.00
NH-315 A near Joypur
34 Disangmukh (Sibasagar Distt.)- Tekeliphuta (Dhakuakhana)- 121.00
Lakhimpur- Kamalbari (Majuli)- Jorhat
36 Barpeta Manas Road on NH-31 to Manas (Bhutan Border) 32.00
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Key Indian National Highways
SRINAGAR
Jammu
Jalandhar
DELHI
Gurgaon
Jaipur Agra Lucknow Gorakhpur
Ajmer Muzaffarpur
Gwalior Kanpur
Allahabad Guwahati
Shivpuri Jhansi Purnea
Udaipur Varanasi SILCHAR
Barhi
Ahmedabad Panagarh
Rajkot Vadodara Lakhnadon Kharagpur KOLKATA
PORBANDAR Surat
Nagpur
Bhubaneshwar
MUMBAI
Pune
Satara Hyderabad Vishakhapatnam
Arabian Sea
Belgaum Eluru Vijayawada
Chilakaluripet LEGEND
Tumkur Golden Quadrilateral
Hosur CHENNAI
Bangalore Ranipet
Selam Krishnagiri
North South Corridor
Bay of Bengal
COCHIN Madurai
Lakshadweep East West Corridor
KANYAKUMARI
Indian Ocean
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National Highways - India Story
Fast tracking National Highway Development
Building National Highways
A new Pace of Progress
NH LENGTH
NH LENGTH
91,287 km 1,26,350 km
Yr 2010-2014 Yr 2014-2018
New National Highways being built
86,371.5 km of New and In-Principle National
Highways added in 4 years
New NH
34,391.5 km
+
In principle NH length
51,980 km
New NH
Total
20,353.2 km
86,371.5 km
Yr 2010 - 2014 Yr 2014 - 2018
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National Highways - India Story
Adding more National Highways
per day
Enhancing efficiency by building 28 km National 28
Highways per day in 4 years, up from 3 km km
22.5
km
16.6 2017-2018
km
12 2015-2016
km
2016-2017
2 3 2 3
km km km km
2014-2015
2013-2014
2012-2013
2010-2011 2011-2012 Rate of Highway
construction per day
Construction of roads
Rs. 3 lakh Cr worth investments in the road sector in 4 years
Significant growth of 158%
Yr 2014 - 2018
Yr 2010 - 2014 28,532 km
19,444 km
Total Cost
Rs. 1.16 lakh Cr
Total Cost
Rs. 3 lakh Cr
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National Highways - India Story
Road Projects Awarded
100% increase in projects awarded with investments
of over Rs. 4.68 lakh Cr
Yr 2010-2014
Road Length Total Cost
25,609 km Rs 1.62 lakh Cr
Yr 2014-2018
Road Length Total Cost
51,075.32 km Rs. 4.68 lakh Cr
Accelerated NH development
under Central Road Fund (CRF)
Significant increase of 207.6% in cost of CRF
works sanctioned for the upgradation & improvement
of roads /bridges in the Nation
2,876
Yr 2010 - 2014
Projects
935
Projects
Total Cost
Total Cost
Rs. 8,613.51 Cr Rs. 48,186.57 Cr
Yr 2014 - 2018
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Transforming India’s Transport Sector
Key initiatives in 2014 -2018
Over the past four years, various smart initiatives on
Indian National Highways have resulted in transparent
processes, last mile connectivity, safer roads, upskilling,
new opportunities and employment for the people.
Motor Vehicle (Amendment) E Toll - FASTag to enhance
Bill 2017: To bring transparency, efficiency, and reduce long
reduce corruption queues at Toll plazas
E-Rickshaws for last mile Exemption from the
connectivity requirement of commercial
licence for LMV and LCV drivers
Driving training schools in every 0.2%-15% decrease in road
district for skill development accidents and fatalities till 2017
Road Safety Greater Compensation for Partnering with
Annual Plan accident victims of upto NGOs to ensure
Rs. 5 lakhs road safety
Green buses and electric vehicles have been introduced. Emission
standards have been upgraded for vehicles. BS VI norms along with
bio fuel B-100, flex-fuel E-85 or E-100 & ethanol ED-95, methanol
M-15 or M-100 and methanol MD-95 have been standardised
15% methanol blending can result in the replacement of around
31.9 million tons of crude oil. With crude oil prices at USD 54
per barrel, the use of clean energy biofuels will reduce fuel costs
resulting in significant savings. Compared to neat gasoline, M-15
reduces CO and HC emission by 40%. Biofuels will help in reducing
vehicle pollution levels in India
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Anti Lock Braking System Model Automated
ensuring vehicle and Centres for checking
passenger safety fitness of vehicles
Vehicle Fleet modernization Simplified forms for
programme obtaining driving licences
Increasing Speed Limits from Taxi Policy Guidelines to
100 km/h to 120 km/h, at par ensure safe, secure and
with the global practices affordable journeys, while
reducing congestion
as well as pollution in cities
Indian Bridge Management System (IBMS), the world’s
largest inventory of bridges, has been created for proper
maintenance of these structures. Till date 1,72,519
bridges of all ages and structures have been inventoried
across India,and assigned GPS based Location Numbers,
Classification Numbers based on features, Structural Rating
& Socio-Economic Rating numbers
789 black spots have been identified and assigned unique
ID numbers. Guidelines have been prepared and notified for
investigation and rectification of these road accident-prone
black spots on National Highways. 265 spots have already
been rectified
Rectification measures at 318 spots have been sanctioned
and are in various stages of implementation. 139 spots are on
State Government roads or with other agencies. Remaining
67 spots would be taken up separately or rectified as part of
ongoing projects
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